This week marks National Volunteer Week and 16 local community groups in Cunningham will receive $62,540 in funding to support local volunteers.
The Volunteer Grants program is a $9 million program to support local volunteers across Australia.
The grants awarded are between $1,000 and $5,000 and will enable local organisations to better support their volunteers to purchase small equipment, pay fuel, transport and training costs.
Sharon Bird said that many local community groups had been doing it very tough through the bushfires over summer and more recently with COVID-19 restrictions.
“Community groups have faced a lot of pressure recently with some organisations at the frontline of providing services to people in need while many organisations such as sporting groups have had their volunteer activities, including fundraising activities, suspended.
This funding will help local organisations to support their volunteers as they continue or recommence their important work in our community.
Volunteers are an integral part of our society, especially during difficult times. Their contribution is vital to ensuring that we continue to support families, provide employment pathways for young people and strengthen community resilience.
National Volunteer Week runs from 18-24 May and is run by Volunteering Australia. You can get involved in the online activities by visiting the Volunteering Australia www.volunteeringaustralia.org/update-on-national-volunteer-week-2020/#/.
A list of successful applicants in Cunningham is below.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS – 20191-2020 VOLUNTEER GRANTS PROGRAM
|
Entity Name |
Funding |
Purpose |
|
Bulli and Districts Tennis Association Inc |
$4000 |
Purchase of ball machine |
|
Bulli Surf Life Saving Club Inc |
$4910 |
Purchase of computer and office equipment |
|
Circus Monoxide |
$2450 |
Purchase of eskys, lockable storage cabinets and audio equipment |
|
Green Connect Illawarra |
$4830 |
Purchase of laptops, docking station and monitor |
|
Healthy Cities Illawarra Incorporated |
$3400 |
Purchase of portable stoves and fuel costs for volunteers |
|
Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra Limited |
$5000 |
Purchase of PPE equipment, first aid items, training costs, background checks, and fuel reimbursement |
|
Port Kembla & District Meals On Wheels Incorporated |
$3000 |
Purchase of commercial upright freezer |
|
Russell Vale Golf & Social Club Ltd |
$5000 |
Purchase of multi-function printer |
|
Russell Vale Junior Football Club Incorporated |
$2000 |
Purchase of line marking machine |
|
Scarborough Wombarra Surf Lifesaving Club Inc |
$5000 |
Purchase of four marquees |
|
Unanderra Scout Group |
$3500 |
Purchase of laptops, a fridge, and contribution to fuel costs. |
|
St Vincent de Paul Society NSW |
$4500 |
Purchase of smart phones and computers |
|
Surfrider Foundation Limited |
$5000 |
Purchase of drone, first aid courses, and contribution to fuel costs. |
|
Tarrawanna Public School Parents and Citizens Association |
$5000 |
Purchase of computer equipment |
|
1st Austinmer Scout Group |
$3450 |
Purchase of box trailer |
|
Wollongong Tennis Courts Administration Inc |
$1500 |
Purchase laptop computer and printer |
|
$62540 |